The Bristol Casino is paying it forward giving sizable checks to the Bristol Fire Department and Feeding Southwest Virginia, putting the casino’s total contributions since opening at more than half a million dollars, according to casino leadership.A release from the Bristol Casino states the Bristol Fire Department was presented with a check for $4,098.98 from ticket boxes on the casino floor in July and August, and Feeding Southwest Virginia was given $16,290.25 from the Team Member Dining Room at the casino in August.